This 33-piece set of terrific felt food pieces by Melissa and Doug is great for teaching your child how to make sandwhiches and for pretend play. Use white or wheat bread slices or a pita pocket, then layer on the meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments and more. Build a submarine, a grinder, a hoagie or a Dagwood sandwich! With dozens of sandwich stuffers included, you've got the ingredients for any custom order!

Melissa and Doug Extension Activities:-Identify each food item and categorize it by basic food group: meat, dairy, grain, fruit or vegetables.-Take turns being a chef and a dining customer in a restaurant. Place an "order" for a sandwich with a variety of ingredients. Have the child assemble your order using auditory memory. Discuss which types of sandwiches are generally more appropriate for breakfast, lunch or dinner.-Have the child identify the colors and obvious shapes of each food item.-Place all the felt food pieces in a row. Count the number of pieces. Repeat until the child is able to count them independently.-Visual memory skills: Place 3-4 ingredients in front of the child. Let the child study them before asking the child to close their eyes while you remove one piece. Ask the child which piece was removed. Gradually increase the number of ingredients.